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Apparatus for isolating a testing zone in a bore hole screen casing

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6572423
This patent describes an apparatus for isolating a testing zone in a bore hole screen casing. It comprises: lower plug means selectively placeable within the screen casing at a first selected point along the longitudinal length thereof for fluidly sealing the screen casing thereat and preventing fluid flow upwardly or downwardly through the screen casing; upper plug means being detached from the lower plug means and selectively placeable independent of the lower plug means within the screen casing at a second selected point along the longitudinal length thereof above the lower plug means for fluidly sealing the screen casing thereat and preventing fluid flow upwardly or downwardly through the screen casing, whereby an isolated test zone is defined between the lower and upper plug means. The upper plug means having a bore therethrough in communication with the defined isolated test zone; and fluid conduit means.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-90-152785; NOV-90-034087
Patent Number(s):
US 4942923; A
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-347504
OSTI ID:
6572423
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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